The Opposite of Respect - Wisdom Series

Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
- Proverbs 25:24

Practical Jokes - Wisdom Series

Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death is one who deceives their neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”
- Proverbs 26:18-19

Keep It Humble - Wisdom Series

Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips.
- Proverbs 27:2

A Quarrelsome Wife - Wisdom Series

A quarrelsome wife is like the dripping of a leaky roof in a rainstorm; restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.
- Proverbs 27:15-16

Quality Character - Wisdom Series

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17

Reflections of the Heart - Wisdom Series

As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart. Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are human eyes.
Proverbs 27:19-20

To a Head of State - Wisdom Series

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:2

Blameless is Better - Wisdom Series

Better the poor whose walk is blameless than the rich whose ways are perverse.
- Proverbs 28:6

Importance of GOD's Instruction - Wisdom Series

If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.
Proverbs 28:9

To the Powers that Be - Wisdom Series

When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
Proverbs 28:12

To the Rulers - Wisdom Series

A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
- Proverbs 28:16

No Prejudice - Wisdom Series

To show partiality is not good---yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 28:21

Courage in Friendship - Wisdom Series

Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.
Proverbs 28:23

Position and the People - Wisdom Series

When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
- Proverbs 28:28

Governments - Wisdom Series

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2

Keep Calm - Wisdom Series

Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
- Proverbs 29:11

Discipline Children - Wisdom Series

A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. ... Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
Proverbs 29:15, 17

Speaking With Patience - Wisdom Series

Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
-Proverbs 29:20

The Lowly in Spirit - Wisdom Series

Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
- Proverbs 29:23

In GOD We Trust - Wisdom Series

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
- Proverbs 29:25

Every Word of GOD - Wisdom Series

Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
- Proverbs 30:5-6

Two Things I Ask - Wisdom Series

Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, "Who is the Lord?" Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
- Proverbs 30:7-9

A Proverb About Justice - Wisdom Series

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
- Proverbs 31:8-9

A Woman to Be Praised - Wisdom Series

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
- Proverbs 31:30

"Trust No One" or "Test All Things"

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
- 1 John 4:1

Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good,  reject every kind of evil.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22

But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them---bringing swift destruction on themselves.
- 2 Peter 2:1

Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
- James 3:1